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RISE mentoring program supported by Gamuda

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The Infrastructure Sustainability Council RISE Mentoring Program aims to:

  • Support the attraction and retention of sustainability professionals in leadership throughout the infrastructure industry.
  • Develop sustainability as a key capability of future infrastructure leaders through knowledge sharing and mentorship.

The program is also intended to give participants a better, more comprehensive viewpoint of sustainability. This is true for both Mentors and Mentees.

The RISE Mentoring Program is an important component for developing and sustaining satisfying professional careers of participants and matches Mentees seeking guidance and support with more experienced practitioners who are willing to commit time and energy to the professional development of another practitioner/sustainability professional.

A mentoring relationship can be a transformative experience for both the mentor and the mentee, inspiring personal and professional development for both parties. Participants in mentoring programs report a number of benefits from their participation including:

  • improved confidence and self-awareness,
  • clearer career direction,
  • better communication skills, and
  • enhanced leadership skills.
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Who Can Apply?

Mentee Criteria:

  • Commit to the structure and time requirements of the program.
  • Be employed by an ISC Member Organisation.
  • Have at least two years of full-time work experience.
  • Secure employer agreement to participate.
  • Pay $350 AUD (+GST) upon being matched.
  • Have an interest in or willingness to develop leadership capability

Mentor Criteria: 

  • Commit to the structure and time requirements of the program.
  • Have at least four years of experience as a line manager with P&L responsibilities.
  • Have an interest in or willingness to develop sustainability knowledge.

Both mentees and mentors must also be willing to attend program webinars and complete the online training and respond to program surveys.

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Benefits

For Mentees

  • Explore issues and concerns in a supportive relationship
  • Experienced guidance and support in the sustainability infrastructure industry
  • Learn from the real-life experience of others
  • Explore your career development plan
  • Receive feedback and developmental guidance
  • Network and to learn about effective networking

For Mentors

  • Be recognised as a leader and use your years of experience to contribute back into the industry
  • Further enrich your mentoring and leadership skills
  • Gain intellectual challenges and new perspectives
  • Expand your professional network

This program is not about the Mentor finding a job for the Mentee or a guarantee of promotion.

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What’s involved?

The RISE Mentoring Program is an 9-month program. Applications open in April 2025 and the program launches in June 2025.

Mentors and Mentees will be matched according to the details provided in the application and are required to attend three events – Program Launch, Program Progress Review and Program Close – all of which will be delivered via Webinar.

Both Mentees and Mentors will complete an online training module to help them prepare for their mentoring relationship.

During the program, Mentors and Mentees are expected to be in contact at least monthly. Participants will receive frequent communications from the Mentoring Program Manager with helpful tips and information about mentoring, and access to other relevant materials and resources.

For more information, you can access the Program Information Pack here or download a copy from the link below under ‘before you start’.

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Who is Gamuda?

Gamuda is a global engineering, property, and infrastructure company with a strong track record in delivering world-class, large-scale projects that enhance communities and improve quality of life. Focusing on innovation and sustainability, Gamuda identifies and delivers breakthrough solutions across diverse sectors.

In Australia, Gamuda’s core operations include infrastructure design, engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance across rail, roads, bridges, tunnelling, water management, transmission, and renewable energy. Gamuda is part of the Gamuda Australia Group, including DT Infrastructure, Tunnelling Solutions, and Gamuda Land. Collectively, the group has been active in Australia for over a decade, employing more than 2,300 people and delivering over 50 projects across six states.

Gamuda’s Support for the RISE Mentoring Program

As a company that values all aspects of sustainability and continues to invest in a variety of ESG initiatives, Gamuda is proud to announce its three-year partnership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s RISE program.

Supporting the RISE mentoring program aligns with Gamuda’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive, skilled, and forward-thinking infrastructure sector. Through its involvement in RISE, Gamuda seeks to empower emerging professionals and contribute to a more sustainable infrastructure landscape.

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Highlights from our mentors & mentees

Testimonials

My workload has been quite intense this year, so I was not able to participate in all the program events. I very much appreciated that this flexibility was fully accommodated for. The resources, documents and videos that were available to watch at any time were very useful for me, thank you.

Saskia Lee, West Gate Tunnel Project, CPBJH J

Someone asking questions that I hadn't expected about what I wanted to do with myself and my career to make me really think about what I want to do long term.

Andrew Kindness, John Holland

My biggest takeaway is to regularly seek out opportunities for formal and informal career guidance from peers. It shouldn't just be when you "need" it. The regular check ins help to keep focus on what's important, where you're going and what's next. People will help if you ask, more often than not.

Annette Taylor, Acciona

This was the first time I had a mentor who really focussed on developing actions/goals and focussed on reviewing progress at each meeting. This enabled me to progressively work through actions and make achievements. I look forward to applying this structured mentoring approach in future mentoring relationships.

Rachel Bradshaw, TSA Management

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